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EF52 CAX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,296 mi
Last recorded93,296 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 CAX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK O/S OF ENGINE

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,666 miles

Exhaust blowing

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2015 82,661 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust blowing

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,134 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 67,269 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 64,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2012 64,515 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,755 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,544 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES.

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE WEAK WITH CORROSION.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,949 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 32,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,155 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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EF52 CAX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF52 CAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF52 CAX registered?

EF52 CAX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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